WA HB1954

Creates a new Class C felony for intentionally damaging or rendering inoperable communications infrastructure, including physical and cyber components that deliver voice, video, and data services

Establishes a civil cause of action allowing injured parties to sue perpetrators for damages, plus reasonable investigative and attorneys' fees and costs

Adds destruction of critical communications infrastructure to the list of "criminal profiteering" activities under Washington's organized crime statute (RCW 9A.82.010)

Places the offense at Seriousness Level II in the state sentencing guidelines, alongside crimes such as computer trespass, identity theft, and malicious mischief